The Idea is Simple. Take a downtown alley. You know, one of those that runs behind things and tends to collect weeds, and trash, and graffiti. Spend a day cleaning it up (removing weeds, and trash, and graffiti), and the next day throw an arts festival in the same alley, with live music, art on display, and mural painting.

Who Are We? A group of Richmond artists – musicians, graphic designers, photographers, painters – and residents who want to make a small but tangible difference in this city. Some of us were born and raised here – some came from other parts of the country or even different countries. We live in the city, in the counties, north and south of the River. We all think Shockoe Bottom is an amazing part of Richmond and want to do our part to make it an even better place.

Saturday, August 23

Time:	9am - 5pm
Where:	Walnut Alley
What:	cleaning up the alleys – weeding, cleaning up trash, cleaning and covering graffiti, priming walls for murals

Sunday, August 24

Time:	10am - 4pm
Where:	Walnut Alley & Alley Katz
What:	come enjoy an arts festival – live music, art on display, mural painting, and more. Bring your kids – we will be creating a special Kids’ Mural where every child can participate that day!